A Bad Business by Fyodor Dostoevsky

A Bad Business

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Nicolas Pasternak (Translator), Maya Slater (Translator)

224 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction classics short stories funny reflective fast-paced
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This vivid collection of new translations by Nicolas Pasternak Slater and Maya Slater illuminates Dostoevsky's dazzling versatility as a writer.His remarkable short fiction swings from wickedly sharp humour to gripping psychological intensity, fro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
reflective 55%
emotional 44%
dark 33%
challenging 22%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%

Pace

fast 37%
slow 37%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.05

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